have been constantly reminded, it is the law of the land. we have responsibility to deal with that line that reality. who made this lot, i think we have the ability, if we choose to replace it. between now and the end of this year, we have got to deal with syria and we will talk about that in more detail. we have got to deal with how we end the war in afghanistan. general dempsey, wha ing look likn the way, let me thank you for your help on the detention issue. >> the well found a good resolution. what would losing like -- look like in afghanistan? >> the inability of the central government to control experiment areas and arteries. as well, i think it would be a loss if we did not have a long- term relationship with them. >> is more out being affected by this uncertainty we have created in the budget process? >> absolutely. >> the chairman and the joint chiefs of staff told us that we are hurting morale by not having a better budget solution. i hope we will take that to heart. thank you for your honesty. secretary hagel -- what would you lik